Classification of subdivisions.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 741-201
in effectSec. 741-201. - Classification of subdivisions.
Before any land is subdivided, the owner of the property proposed to be subdivided, or his authorized agent, shall apply for and secure approval of the proposed subdivision in accordance with the provisions and procedures of these regulations. Subdivisions are classified into two types:
A. Minor subdivision, defined as any subdivision that:
1. Contains no more than three lots;
2. Contains only lots fronting on an existing, improved street;
3. Does not involve the construction of a new street or extension of an existing street;
4. Does not necessitate the extension of public facilities or the creation of any public improvements, excluding sidewalks; and
5. Does not adversely affect the remainder of the parent tract or adjoining property.
Further, to be classified as a minor subdivision, the land shall be platted into developable lots, as required by the applicable District, and the parent tract of land from which any part of the lots are platted shall not have been a part of three or more previous minor subdivision platting requests.
B. Major subdivision, defined as all subdivisions not classified as minor subdivisions, including but not limited to subdivisions of four or more lots, or any size subdivision requiring any new street or extension of the public facilities or the creation of any public improvements.
(G.O. 64, 2015, § 2)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIPUHEWE_CH741SURE_ARTIISUAPPR_S741-201CLSUFetched: 10/27/2026